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Travel Guide: Sapporo

The island capital offers gorgeous nature, delicious food, and Ainu culture.

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Travel Guide: Sapporo
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Travel Guide: Hakodate

The historic harbor offers international architecture, scenic views, and squid.

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Travel Guide: Hakodate
Art, TravelDan BeauchampFukui, Echizen, Crafts, Lacquer, Lacquerware, Paper, Washi, Shikki, Sabae, Fukui Reporter, Shrine, History, Tradition, Culture, Food, Cuisine, Urushi, Calligraphy, PaintingComment

Echizen Crafts Tour: Lacquerware and Paper

Fukui’s artisan traditions are among the finest in Japan.

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Echizen Crafts Tour: Lacquerware and Paper
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Travel Guide: Kuala Lumpur

KL is a multicultural city with beautiful nature and architecture.

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Travel Guide: Kuala Lumpur
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A Weekend in Southern Fukui

Tsuruga and Wakasa offer rich heritage and nature.

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A Weekend in Southern Fukui
Travel, ArtDan BeauchampKyoto, Japan, Travel, Cuisine, Art, Food, World War II, World War 2, Yasaka, Gion, Shrine, Shrines, Temple, Temples, Shinto, Buddhism, Tokyo, UNESCO, Tea, teamLab, Nintendo, Mario, Museum, OvertourismComment

Travel Guide: Kyoto

Kyoto is a historic city of refined culture and beauty.

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Travel Guide: Kyoto
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Japan's Christmas Strawberry Shortcake

How a cake offers a glimpse into globalization, prosperity, and the future.

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Japan's Christmas Strawberry Shortcake
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Japan's Kentucky Christmas Tradition

Store manager Takeshi “Shin” Okawara is credited with inventing the Japanese tradition nearly 50 years ago.

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Japan's Kentucky Christmas Tradition